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@GEMSofGOD_com

Жыл бұрын

Here's the REAL thing about Milgauss. I've studied 9000+ digital watchfaces as a big data analyst. It's THE AVERAGE OF ALL THE BEST WATCHES with all these unique colors. You simply love it more than others unconsciously! And so, this design does drive artistry forwards.

Call me weird, but the milgauss is my favorite Rolex. The green crystal is epic.

@luismasanchez9367

Жыл бұрын

Same here, recently ordered the black dial one

@Saucebawss

Жыл бұрын

💯 agree

@WatchCrunchOfficial

Жыл бұрын

So weird and cool 😎

@Saucebawss

Жыл бұрын

@@WatchCrunchOfficial this is the only Rolex I would be remotely interested in actually buying (save a good deal on a vintage or two). Too much baggage and hype otherwise…

@songoku-jx3cb

Жыл бұрын

Weird

Bought a 2023 manufactured Z-Blue dial Milgauss at the official dealer last month, absolutely love this watch! Great video, thanks.

I worked under a senior MRI field service technician when I first started my career and he wore a milgauss. He was extremely quirky and had been fixing these things longer than I had been alive. Even though most MRI systems are in the 1.5-3 Tesla range which far surpasses the anti magnetism of the milgauss, It is tool watch through and through that I thought was extremely fitting for him.

Fun fact on Jan 6 th my son was born at 31 weeks premi and the same day I got the call from my AD offering me the milgauss , I was not able to pick it up the same day you guys understand why but 2 days later I was picking it up , this is the first Rolex I wanted I love the orange accent and I don’t think it is a coincidence that this watch holds the caliber 3131 I was born on a 13 myself and am an engineer by trade with a 63/4 inch wrist this suits me well

I love it! I have a 20 year old Air King that fits me perfectly but the Milgauss is so eye catching. My biggest issue in getting a Rolex is that once I got a Zenith with the El Primero the Rolex is just not that interesting to me anymore. Well done video on showcasing the Milgauss!

@WatchCrunchOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Zenith, the ultimate Rolex for enthusiasts 😂

Great video! Excellent shots of the black Milgauss! I have the Z-blue one and it is certainly one of my most worn watches - one of my favorite watches ever in fact.

First time seeing your video, and I love it!. You made un hype watch feel more desirable. I might have to try on Milgauss now. Keep on good work brother!!!

It’s a polarising look and definitely not everyone’s cup of tea, personally I’d wear the blue dial, I think it looks great with the green crystal , great vid👌🏻

I actually daily drive a Milgauss! I was lucky enough to be allocated one as my first Rolex last year - was meant to be for my 40th but arrived a year early; to which I'm thankful as it's now discontinued. Originally wanted the black, but I couldn't knock back the Z-Blue that was allocated to me. I wear it daily as my wife said since it cost that much, I'd better wear it...! Cool video btw, it's great to see the Milly finally getting some recognition. Edit: BTW the 3131 is 28,800vph, so an 8Hz movement not a 4Hz...

“A party in the wrist!” Love this!! Great video. 👍

Got my Z-blue in 2016. Remember the days when you could walk into an AD and they had stock. Tried the Submariner at the time, but this spoke to me more.

I'm waiting for my z-blue Milgauss over a year now, my AD told me it will still couple months more. I hope they will not discontinue it lest I will never get it... The blue one is the one I fell in love with.

I love my Milgauss, but I believe it’s now discontinued? It will be interesting if they decide to relaunch a new version, I love that lighting bolt seconds hand.

Update: Rolex has discontinued the Milguass ... :(

I have a Z-Blue Milgauss and love it. It's case shape is more rounded than some of the other professional Rolexes and it's all the more comfortable to wear as a result - you just don't notice the slight increase in height over other models. I was originally thinking of getting the subtle black dial/ regular crystal version but then managed to get a Z-Blue for less that RRP (don't hate me) before the markets when mad a few years ago. When light hits the dial from certain angles it's just a fab mix of gorgeous deep blue, orange details and a luminous halo of green - stunning. It's so unconventional and fun; it's the perfect anti-hero Rolex. :)

@c.f.g.2837

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on getting such an amazinging watch!

Didn't Rolex just announce at Watches and Wonders that they were discontinuing the Milgaus?

This is the Rolex I love ..Gives me Seattle supersonic vibes …I believe a blacked out version of the model was worn by Anthony Bourdain in Parts Unknown Seattle episode ….Looked ultra cool …But maybe it was the icon who wore it

Well said, Max. I would put the Explorer on the list as well.

Well this didn’t age well ….

@Sea_Nut

Жыл бұрын

I’m not so sure; the watch is probably even more desirable now that it’s being discontinued

@thomashrubecky1663

Жыл бұрын

@@Sea_Nut Hear, hear!!!

My fave Rolex is one of the early 50's Milgauss designs with the Submariner look, the patterned dial, rotating bezel and the red accents. Would be cool if they'd re-release that. I like the modern one somewhat, but I wouldn't want to own one.

I got the 116400GV. Love iT. Especially now that it's been discontinued.

@thomashrubecky1663

Жыл бұрын

Me too… it's feck'n gorgeous!!!

I love my milgauss, it’s a 2013 that has both chromalight and superluminova. I got it because I work in the electric utilities industry and love the lightning bolt seconds hand

Have had this one for 11 years now. Love it as much now as I did when I got it

The seconds hand is what makes this watch special.

@thomashrubecky1663

Жыл бұрын

Well… it's ONE OF the thingS that make this watch special. That green crystal is (was) unique in the Rolex catalogue as is (was) the Faraday cage. Oh… and so is (was) the Z-Blue dial. The engraved & painted engraving of the case-type, crown & model name is (was) also fairly uncommon amongst Rolex watches. All-in-all it is (was) a pretty damn out-there piece for the normally staid brand. And I absolutely LOVE mine!!!

@bjoernaltmann

Жыл бұрын

@@thomashrubecky1663 yes, but because it’s the engineer’s watch I would prefer it with less bling. In London you don’t want that anyway.

Milgauss was THE Rolex made me like Rolex. Most of popular models were not exciting. Milgauss was a breath of fresh air, rebellious kid in a conservative family.

I’ve had mine (black dial, green crystal) since 2014 and it remains my favorite (and best) watch.

@WatchCrunchOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Andrew you are ahead of the times

Not sure if this means anything but my local Rolex ADs didn’t get allocated any Milgauss for roughly half a year now.

Bought it new being quirky enough to be a Rolex, liked it at first but quickly it went out of rotation, its thickness and the polished center links where a headache, traded it in with an AP ROO and glad I did .

I wear my "discreet" Milgauss with clear sapphire and black dial , on a 20MM ORANGE RUBBER STRAP from Shinola ..... I love the combination!!! 😅

The GV Milgauss is the first watch I fell in LOVE with. I was 20yo in 2010 when I saw one in a cafe and couldn't stop looking at it. It took me 8 years of collecting (and some questionable choices) but I finally got one in 2018 and I added a non GV to the collection last year too! 😅 I will eventually get myself a 1019 ❤

My best friend was looking for his first Rolex a couple of years ago and he told me he was planning on the black dial with clear crystal reference and I was "are you SURE you want your first Rolex to be this quirky watch? And he told me he wanted a Rolex that doesn't look "like a Rolex" and ...he loves it...and I really do too. It fist surprisingly well. Doesn't feel top heavy which definitely surprised me.

How likely do you guys think it is to see a two tone blue dial skydweller a bit like a bluesy I think would b 🔥

RIP the Milgauss...

I'm sure I'm in the minority but I have always preferred the look of the older style, smooth bezel Oyster cases. I think the Milgauss ended up in the right place. The colors are quirky and fun and certainly unique. I agree it is a bit thick, but I guess a necessary trade off for having the anti-magnetic properties.

Radius and ulna are the lower arm bones. The wrist is comprised of 8 bones collectively called carpals. The bumps are the distal ends of the radius and ulna.

@thegorn

Жыл бұрын

Cool you schooled him good

@WatchCrunchOfficial

Жыл бұрын

And the lumbricals attach just distal to the proximal interphalangeal joint 😉

@Ray.J

Жыл бұрын

@@WatchCrunchOfficial You all are really going out on a limb.

@I-Libertine

Жыл бұрын

Of course they are, duh! 😂

Did you have some info because at 6:55 you hoped they don't discontinue the watch....

Thanks for the vid! I agree with you entirely (well, I am still not a fan of the electric bolt seconds hand) but it's still a very handsome watch. And def out of the box (in a subtle way) for Rolex.

One or the only Rolex sports watch with the coronna à 12? I love the MilGauss, tons of personnality :)

My first Rolex is this Milgaus. My uncle gifted it to me as wedding gift. I didn’t even know such watch existed. You always think of the subs and and the Daytonas. Took some time but I ended up wearing this watch on daily basis. It’s gorgeous. I wore it when my first son was born. I will gift him this watch someday.

The one that I really like is the whote dial with orange. It look so clean and classy. For me the white dial is the one to get.

I approve this message!!!! I’ve always loved it and couldn’t understand the negative reviews

I LOVE my Z-Blue Milgauss and am so glad honestly that it's been discontinued. The beautiful-yet-odd green crystal, the unmistakable orange lightning bolt... I dunno, I'm a 40 year old gamer and I feel like this watch reflects someone kinda nerdy like me, in the best of ways. 😂💯

This is a difficult one. I’m just not a fan of the lightning seconds hand. But I do like it’s a more funky Rolex. As always I would have to see and try it on to make a good decision. Yes, discontinuing it makes it somewhat appealing. 😎

Besides the Explorer 1, this is definitely the one for me! One day, I will buy this watch. After my tax bill...

I want to daily a blue milgauss as my first rolex. If the day comes I will also pick up a replacement green saphire as I fully intend to scratch and chip it.

It’s like the Tudor north flag. Once this watch is discontinued and everyone will say “dang I shoulda bought one”

@thomashrubecky1663

Жыл бұрын

I did buy one at retail from my AD in Aug of 2022. It's been my daily driver for (nearly) every day since then. About every six to eight weeks I wear my 2022 reference 126234 36mm stainless & white gold DateJust on a jubilee for a week just to make sure it remains in good running condition. I suppose I should do the same for my vintage 1680 Sub from 1977 (on a black leather Everest strap due to the "jangley" original oyster bracelet) but it's just such a pain to set the date… round-and-round she goes… argh! BTW, speaking of oyster bracelets, the one on the Milgauss with it's solid links and machined clasp is simply buttery smooth in its operation. It has a weight that compliments the cased watch. Whilst the whole may be a bit heavy (but only a bit… it's certainly easily handled), it is so well balanced that, once worn on the wrist, it's weight is negligible.

I just really hate when people take the time to trash the submariner to compare it against other things that are “special” please take in consideration that this hobby 80% of the time is started by people that like the simple and common submariner or the simple speed master #respect

Love everything about this watch except the seconds hand. I had a choice between this Milgauss and 42MM Polar at my Rolex AD & chose the Polar instead. Currently looking to add the Milgauss especially since it discontinued and prices came back on earth lol. 5:03 My other watch is a 216334 AZZURO, Absolutely love Rolex watches and their history. My max is 3 watches as a collector truly enjoy wearing my watches daily.

I had the Z blue version. I had to part ways with it. It is an absolute beautiful. In the Rolex line up is like the eccentric cousin in a very uptight family...😄

Love everything about this watch, the seconds hand has not grown on me yet, wish it was just a regular orange seconds hand. I had a choice between this watch and the 216570 Polar, chose the Polar instead, I have a big wrist and the 42 wears like a 40. Currently looking to add the Milgauss especially since it discontinued as a watch

the only rolex i considered getting was the airking and they fcked that up

damn I think the milgauss will become a sought after collectors' piece now that it has been discontinued!

It’s all about the orange lightening for me 🍊🧡🍊🧡

Hello Watch People! Great content definitely de Milgauss and The Explorer II are the last Rolex Models consider Tool Watches, Personally own a Explorer II is one of my favorites Watches in my collection

Facts about Rolex: until you have it, you have many hatred, disliking, disrespect about many design, measures, prices, lack of availability. As soon as you have one, you immediately start finding all good in that particular watch. Grass become greener, air becomes fresher, suddenly that particular model becomes the best Rolex among all models. The best Rolex? Daytona or Submariner. If you do not have access to them start liking the explorer to feed your appetite 😂

Great review Max! The Milgauss is a good looking watch but just like all Rolex watches, WAY out of my budget!

The z-blue Milgauss is the first Rolex I was ever interested in. It is the first one I went after and first one I purchased.

@WatchCrunchOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Congrats! Pure sex

Shame they discontinued the white dial and orange seconds hand - that’s the greatest imo

@WatchCrunchOfficial

Жыл бұрын

So sexy

Hi Max. You’re right this watch is pretty nice, the Milgaus actually grew on me. I didn’t like it at first. However I disagree about the left handed GMT. According to my AD it is a very hot item. I thought I could get one easily due to its particularity but I was wrong. I’m right handed and would be really exited if I owned one being able to wear it on my left wrist. It’s cool to be different and that watch allows you to do so 😊

"I hope they don't discontinue the Milgauss..." And......... they discontinued it. lol

If Milguss gets cancelled, its value will shoot up drastically considering there weren’t many sold. Kinda reminds me Tudor North Flag.

@WatchCrunchOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Is the North flag hard to buy these days 🤔

@slugtoenail

Жыл бұрын

​@@WatchCrunchOfficial not to my knowledge, but maybe it depends on where you live?

@DuhcoatahhASMR

Жыл бұрын

I f’n LOVE the north flag

Excellente vidéo ! Punaise ! qu'est-ce que j'aimerais avoir une Rolex Milgauss vintage !! Même celles des années 80 elles sont belles et très discrètes, car elles n'ont pas l'aiguille de la trotteuse en forme d'éclair.

Max, are you sure the Sub no date isn't still for the enthusiast? Fantastic video as always.

@WatchCrunchOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Vintage sub all the way 👍

That’s definitely my favourite Rolex. It’s on my wish list for sure 😊

Love this piece. I just can’t afford a Rolex. But I love your videos

The green sapphire with the OG milgauss bezel is what I want really

I got to try one on last month and instantly fell in love. That watch is perfection. Rolex can't discontinue it, at least not until I have mine

@toddpacker7058

Жыл бұрын

And it’s gone

@BennyLlama

Жыл бұрын

@toddpacker7058 well, I guess I don't need to form a relationship with my local rolex AD anymore.

@toddpacker7058

Жыл бұрын

@@BennyLlama buy them Greek and Turkish soaps and offer to prepare their bodies in various ways.

It was my favorite watch growing up and then in 2017 I was able to get one and its my only rolex but its my favorite

@WatchCrunchOfficial

Жыл бұрын

You have great taste 👌

Always been my favourite. With the Air King a distant second.

Cool video thanks for sharing that knowledge! 👍

Watch Crunch has become my favorite watch channel on KZread.

@WatchCrunchOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Woohoo!!!

I'm considering a Rolex for my 50th (Omega fan boy) and the Milgauss is top of my list. Its a Rolex that says I'm not just buying the brand and I'm hoping that orange dial on the recent teaser drop is the latest iteration

@calvinchann1996

Жыл бұрын

I considered a Rolex for my 60th. That idea died quickly after a visit to my, now former, AD. Bought a Cartier Santos instead and now consider almost any brand that isn’t Rolex. Breguet, JLC, Vacheron Constantin are all recent additions. I may consider Rolex when the games end.

The blue one doesn’t deserve the love it gets, such a pretty watch and in my opinion better looking than most of Rolex lineups. Pagani design actually do a homage of this that is amazing. Not sure if I should mention that but credit when credit is due

Well, RIP Milgauss. Sucks especially because it's the only Rolex I really wanted.

The only Rolex i ever wanted to buy and now finally got it in may 2024. Love it

So the 39 Explorer is too big but the Milgauss not?

I love the look, I just wish it were smaller.

Looks like they did discontinue the Milgauss 😢

Loving the white dial Milgauss. But they really need to give it 15000 Gauss to match competition

I love this reference of the Rolex Milgauss!

The mil is super cool I just wish it had something on the bezel.

Max crunchy we need you to share your scopes zombie watch and plunder products

I'm kinda surprised this watch hasn't been discontinued already. I thought it was.

@WatchCrunchOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Let's see what happens Monday 🤞

I would argue the vintage OysterQuartz is an enthusiast piece, as well...

What about trying it on a Rubber B or Everest strap, Max? Assuming they make rubber straps for the Milgauss. It really changes the look of a watch, almost feels like another watch.

@grahambowes756

Жыл бұрын

I put my Z-blue on the blue Everest rubber strap. Works a treat. And on vacation is fairly anonymous, which is good.

Milgauss now removed from the rolex website

Rolex has made one of their biggest feat with that green crystal definitely

That second hand bothers me. It comes out of the spindle at a right angle, then zigs left, zigs left again, and then has the arrowhead in line with the last zig. So basically, it's always pointing at the wrong second marker, and if it's pointing at the right second marker, it's running slow by its deviation. If they'd redesign the seconds hand so that it looks like it zigs left to get the hand back into alignment so it ultimately points at the correct second marker, I'd probably like this watch a whole lot more. Not enough to distract me from my all time favorite, the 116600, but still...

Well, they did pull the plug. On a positive note, they actually have some new offerings that raised my eyebrows. The 1908 OP is fire!

@Ray.J

Жыл бұрын

The Perpetual 1908 is pricey, but yes, personally it is the one Rolex I am really drawn to. But then I tend to like vintage stuff.

I really enjoy the matte black dial

What about the Explorer?

I wear one as my everyday watch, absolutely love it. Plus most people who notice it have nothing but great things to say about it. Maybe not for the purists, but I ain’t one so who cares. Occasionally I look around to see whats new that may tempt me away, but it still sits on my wrist every day.

Please keep the Milgauss unpopular. It is the only model that I have wished to have a Rolex for, and gotten the Z blue model. Settled, done, satisfied. Absolutely love it.

Love the Outkast reference

everything about Rolex watches gets me interested ... the problem: their prices, the market and the sales system.

Love the look of the Milgauss. Geeky yet classy. Needs a better movement though -- 48H power reserve and 1000G (given it's the watch''s raison d'être) are pretty poor.

Love the dial. However, it’s just too thick and heavy to be wearing it for more than a few hours. Maybe that’s why explorer or a sub is way more popular.

As a Rolex President owner, I was extremely disappointed in the trash from Rolex. Even Timex would have been ashamed of the emoji wheels!

Omega sure kicks Rolex @$$ on magnetic protection. The movement should have been updated 5 years ago.